Howard Dale Mishkind
About Howard
Biography
I am honored to be recognized by my peers with the highest possible rating for professional excellence and ethics- "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell for over 25 years. I have also been recognzied by my peers as an "Ohio Super Lawyer' for 13 consecutive years and by Best Lawyers in America for 5 consecutive years. I am an experienced trial attorney and former adjunct professor of law that represents injured citizens in Ohio harmed by medical errors and other acts of negligence. I have over 37 years of experience representing seriously injured persons and their families. My law firm has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the area of medical negligence and personal injury. We handle medical negligence claims as well as catastrophic personal injury, vaccine claims and trucking collision claims with over $200 million in compensation recovered for our clients. My experienced team of lawyers and nurses will get your questions answered and let you know if you have a case. Put my team to work for you and let us help you or a loved one. See for more details.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Ohio for 45 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1980
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Location
Mishkind Kulwicki Law Co. L.P.A.
25550 Chagrin Blvd Suite 245, Cleveland, OH, 44122
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Howard Dale Mishkind's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Medical issues
I had questions regarding a medical issue. Mr. Mishkind answered my questions fully. I will be contacting his office to further review my situation.
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Replied last January 14, 2017I enjoy providing assistance and answers on AVVO. It is very rewarding when someone takes the time to thank me for doing what comes naturally. I truly appreciate the 5 Star review.
Posted by Tracey | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Professional,ethical, empathetic and loyal
My family hired Mr. Mishkind over seven years ago after another law firm dropped our case. From the moment we hired him, we felt confident and secure in knowing that he would provide us with fair,compassionate and knowledgeable representation. Even after winning our case seven years ago and all of th...
Posted by Nick | November 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Medical malpractice & wrongful death settlement
Mr. Mishkind and his firm diligently and vigorously represented my family and I following my father's death resulting from an incidence of medical malpractice (failure to diagnose cancer) by a very large medical provider. Not only did Mr. Mishkind provide sound legal advice leading to a satisfactory...
Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Kind and professional
Mr. Mishkind handled our case in a very professional manner. He kept us informed via phone call and email at every step. After meeting with Mr. Mishkind I felt well prepared for giving my deposition. By hiring Mr. Mishkind we were able to resolve our case without having to go to trial. He is an excel...
Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Top Notch
Howard Mishkind took great care of us. We chose to bring our claim to him based on a referral of someone we trusted. Howard did a fantastic job. He walked us through every step and won us a fair/large settlement.
Howard Dale Mishkind's Lawyer Endorsements
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jul 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"Howard is a great lawyer. He is not only the most knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer in town, but is extremely ethical as well. If you're looking for an attorney that gets results the right way, Howard is the guy you want."
"I endorse Howard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Howard Mishkind is an exceptional attorney, a zealous advocate for his clients and someone who has consistently given back to our legal community by supporting Cleveland-Marshall College of Law as an Alumni. I highly recommend Howard as an attorney and as an individual."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Howard is a very knowledgeable Medical Malpactice attorney. I have worked with him on numerous matters and he is very thorough. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Professional Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 1995-2018, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
2018 Induction into the Law School Hall of Fame, Cleveland Marshall College of Law
2018
Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Top 100 Medical Malpractice Attorney in Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2018
Professional Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Top 100 Medical Malpractice Attorney in Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2017
Professional Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Top 100 Medical Malpractice Attorney in Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2016
Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Professional Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Professional Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Top 100 Medical Malpractice Attorney in Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2015
Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Professional Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyer
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Personal Injury, Cleveland Top Rated Lawyers
2013
Medical Malpractice, Cleveland Top Rated Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2007
Super lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2006
Super lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
1994
Invited Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1989
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
N/A
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Mishkind Kulwicki Law Co. L.P.A. (formerly know as Mishkind Law Firm Co. L.P.A.
1994 - 2010
Attorney, Becker & Mishkind Co. L.P.A.
1980 - 1994
Attorney, Weisman Goldberg & Weisman L.P.A.
Associations
1994 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar FoundationFellow
1980 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1980 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Cleveland Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
1980 - Present
Ohio Association of Civil Trial AttorneysMember
1980 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
Past President
Member
2003 - 2005
Cuyahoga County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 2006
Cuyahoga County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - 1994
Cleveland State University Alumni AssociationDirector
1992 - 1994
Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni AssociationHonorary Trustee
1991 - 1992
Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni AssociationPresident
1989 - 1990
Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni AssociationVice President
1988 - 1989
Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni AssociationSecretary
Education
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2007
Handling Medical Malpractice Cases
2006
Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Claim
2006
Health Care Law
2005
Grievance, Legal Malpractice & IOLTA
2004
Marvelous Monday, PI/Med. Mal. Speech
2004
Pretrial Practice Class
2001
Closing Argument: Linking All Elements of the Trial Back to Your Theme Speech
2001
Dealing with Medical Malpractice in the Physician's Office
2000
Special Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases Speech
1998
Adjunct Professor of Law, Medical Malpractice
Publications
1978
Languages
English
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